Maria Flawia Litwin, "Anima", 2014, cut paper, 40” x 32

Maria Flawia Litwin, "Anima", 2014, cut paper, 40” x 32”

Toronto artist Maria Flawia Litwin uses a Polish paper-cutting tradition to weave fantastical stories that blend personal memories, social history and mythology. Her focus is on quintessential life experiences that transcend gender, geography and culture. Litwin grew up in both Poland and Australia. She has a master’s degree from York University in Toronto.